Overview

The Shrewsbury North West Relief Road - Enhancing Mobility and Quality of Life

The North West Relief Road (NWRR) is a vital infrastructure project that will provide the missing link in Shrewsbury’s transport network, linking the northern and western parts of Shrewsbury. It's designed to address traffic congestion, complement the Shrewsbury Moves strategy, and open up new opportunities for local businesses, unlocking a range of benefits for the town and the wider county.

When built, the road will bring...

Reduced traffic congestion
Reduced traffic congestion
Improved air quality
Improved air quality
Shorter journey times
Shorter journey times
Integrated cycle routes and footpaths
Integrated cycle routes and footpaths
Economic benefits
Economic benefits
Improved biodiversity and new tree planting
Improved biodiversity and new tree planting

The planning committee resolved to grant planning permission for the NWRR, subject to agreement of section 106 and satisfactory discharge of conditions, on 31 October 2023. These conditions, 62 in total, were considered and approved at planning committee on 15 February 2024. Work to complete the required Section 106 agreements is now taking place, which will allow for full planning permission to be granted in 2024.

Alongside this, work is also underway to prepare for the building of the road and create a full business case (FBC) which will be considered by full council before being shared with the Department for Transport (DfT) later this year.